Settings =]

Something a little difficult, is writing a good setting. This comes as more of a challenge to me, but it may come easier to others. I am best at describing characters, and actions, but for some reason I have a hard time with settings. So to prevent this from troubling you, I have some tips. Above all else, plan ahead. A good setting has been planned ahead of time, before being collaborated into the story. This is something I often fail to do, which causes the book to turn out poorly. That is why I am suggesting it to you!
      One of the books I am currently writing, is set on a pirate ship. This is an easier setting, because most everyone knows what a basic pirate ship looks like. I just have to fill in the details.
    Even though settings are difficult, they can be a lot of fun as well! If you do it right, you can play and have fun with them.

My second tip, is to never give up on it! In fact, never give up with a story, period. Maybe take a break, but never completely quit.
My third tip of course, is be descriptive. I might ALWAYS say this, but its really important for stories. Over describe at first if needed, and then go back and take some out. Exaggerate everything! That makes for a really sturdy setting.
   A setting is more than just a place, right? Its Where, When, Who, Why, and What. For example... Where: The Hollow Tree. When: April second, 2002. Who: Lily, and Rose. Why: They need more fairy dust! What: Two bags for their dust.
   Now, you have something to base it off of. Here is the paragraph, that makes the setting.
   Rose smiled and flitted towards the large hollow tree, that stood in the center of a huge meadow. Surrounding it, where a few other scraggly trees. It was a sunny day on April the second, 2002 when Rose decided to meet Lily here. Lily stood at the large hole in the middle of the tree, waiting. "Rose!" She shouted, smiling and waving. Rose flew up, and hugged her. "Do you have your bag?" Lily asked. Rose nodded, and pulled a small brown leather sack from her pocket. Lily also pulled out hers, and then they held hands and flew into the dark tree.
   It's not the best, but it at least shows what I mean.
      So what are you going to do when you need a setting?
Plan ahead, never give up, and be descriptive! =]